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Why did Russia seize the Bosporus and Dardanelles when the Ottoman empire collapsed?
Control of these two straights would give them access to the Mediterranean Sea.
(for trade)
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What are the two straits controlled by turkey that gives Russia access to the Black Sea?
If it is to the Mediterranean Sea it would be The Bosporus and The Dardanelles Strait's.
What are 4 governments collapsed as a result of the war?
Germany, Russia, Austria-Hungary, and Ottoman Empire.
Why are the Dardanelles strait and Bosporus strait important to russia?
It gave Russia a port that was accessible so supplies could be sent to them. As they were running low on supplies but had many men.
What separates Europe and Asia?
Geographic boundaries between the continents of Europe and Asia are the Ural Mountains, the Caucasus Mountains, and the Dardenelles strait between in Turkey that leads between the Black Sea and the Aegean Sea.
What Russian city has access to the Mediterranean Sea?
There is no such city. Russia does not border the Mediterranean. At best, Russia would have to use one of its Black Sea ports and then have the ship travel through the Bosporus, into the Sea of Marmara, into the Dardanelles Straits, and through the Aegean Sea to get to the Mediterranean Sea.
Why might the have USSR wanted to control the dardanelles?
The Dardanelles Straits connect the Black and Mediterranean seas. During World War I, it was controlled by the Ottoman Empire, one of the Central Powers. Unfortunately, it was the only way to get supplies to Russia. Britain needed the straits to help its ally.
What was the purpose behind the attack on gallipoli?
The purpose of the Gallipoli Campaign was to capture the Dardanelles Straits that were held by the Ottoman Empire. The straits would allow the Allies access to the Black Sea and thus they could get to Russia using a route other than the German-patrolled North and Baltic Seas.
Why are the Dardanelles important n World War 1?
The Dardanelles were crucial during World War I as they provided a strategic maritime route connecting the Aegean Sea to the Sea of Marmara, facilitating access to the Ottoman Empire. Control of this passage was vital for the Allies to supply Russia and to potentially open a new front against the Central Powers. The ill-fated Gallipoli Campaign aimed to secure the Dardanelles but resulted in significant Allied losses and highlighted the challenges of amphibious warfare. Ultimately, the campaign's failure reinforced Ottoman resistance and affected the overall dynamics of the war.
Why did Russia collaps?
Russia was old fashioned and weak- it collapsed because it was unsuitable.
What empire did russia interact with?
ottoman empire
Narrow body of water separating turkey from Europe?
Black Sea
What were goals of the allies gallipoli campaign?
The major goal of the campaign was to capture the Dardanelles Straits from the Ottomans and open a line of supply to Russia through the Black Sea.
